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LightFair Launches Blog
LightFair has launched the LightFair Blog, a new online journal covering important topics in the lighting industry, showcasing thought leaders and highlighting elements of the annual conference and…
HPSA, HPxD Showrooms Merge to Create Off-Market High Point Opportunities
HPxD and High Point Showroom Association have announced that they have merged under the HPxD moniker. The merger brings about 60 unique designer-brand showrooms together under the HPxD umbrella.…
Jeremy Hoff Assumes Hooker Furnishings Chief Executive Role
Jeremy Hoff has become the fourth Chief Executive Officer of Hooker Furnishings (HFC) in the company’s 97-year history. The position became effective February 1, 2021, upon the retirement of Paul B.…
International Market Centers Names Honaman to Top Human Resources Role
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced the hiring of Monique Honaman as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), joining IMC’s executive leadership team with responsibility for all aspects of…
High Point Market Authority Launches Virtual Educational Series
The High Point Market Authority launches its first-ever virtual educational series, IdeaStreams. Given the ongoing restrictions on indoor gatherings, this monthly series will replace the Market…
Sustainable Furnishings Council Names New Board of Directors, Officers for 2021
The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) has elected its incoming Board of Directors for 2021, which also serves as the Board of Sustainable Furnishings Education Fund, the nonprofit organization’s…
Las Vegas Market e-Preview Guide Now Available
The Las Vegas Market Preview Guide, a comprehensive 145-page planning tool for buyers and designers preparing for the forthcoming Las Vegas Market, April 11 – April 15, 2021, is now available online…
Las Vegas Design Center Webinar to Address Product Sustainability
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that the February installment of Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly First Friday webinar series will address sustainability in product manufacturing…
NRF Hires VP for Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
The National Retail Federation announced that it has hired Scot Case as vice president for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability.
“Scot will lead the expansion of NRF’s CSR and…
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Announces New Officers and Board Members
The Board of Directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected new officers and board members for 2021, including the Foundation’s first female Board president.…